Former champ Thomas headlines state hall of fame

Boxing

The pink trunks, the signature left jab and, of course, those two WBC heavyweight championships gave Pinklon Thomas a name in the boxing world.

But Thomas' life after the ring gave him a local legacy.

Thomas, 51, has been an avid supporter of disadvantaged youth programs through his work at the Center for Drug Free Living and his own nonprofit organization Project Pink (Pride in Neighborhood Kids). For his community service and boxing accolades, he will be inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Sunday in Tampa at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.

"He's an asset to our community," said Walter Flansberg, president of the FBHOF.